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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
It’s quiet (almost too quiet) in the NBA world as all the teams get ready for the trade deadline and the All-Star break, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are back to keep everything nice and tidy. With so many teams in the West close in the standings, which ones will start tanking first? Why does Myles Turner’s new deal make him MORE likely to be traded? Riche and Adam also discuss Patrick Beverley’s antics, the reeling Pelicans, LeBron inching towards the all-time scoring record, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 264 with the NBA-Team!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
We are at the midway point of the 2022-23 NBA regular season, but Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are already in midseason form! In this episode, things seem to be mellow, but why are some teams like the Suns, Bulls and Hawks seem to be ready to push their own panic buttons? Riche and Adam also talk about the Lakers being in midseason purgatory, the Knicks picking up steam thanks to Jalen Brunson’s hot streak, Victor Wembenyama sitting court side to watch the Bulls and Pistons in Paris, and much more! So suit up and take it out in episode 263 with the NBA-Team!
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
It might be hard to close out the year 2022 the way Luka Doncic did, but Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, will do the podcast version of closing out the year and ringing in the new one. Was Aaron Gordon’s wild dunk on Landry Shamet in overtime the Dunk of the Season so far? Where the panic meter on the Hawks, Bulls, and Timberwolves? When will the Nets lose again? Riche and Adam also talk about expansion cities, historic marks by superstars, and the real “R.O.I.” (Return On Investment) now that the Suns were sold for $4 billion. So suit up and take it out in episode 262 with the NBA-Team!
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
It’s NOT the series finale of the show. Heck, it’s not even the SEASON finale of the show. But it IS the final episode of 2022 for Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, and they are ready to take on the tough questions. How did the Orlando Magic become the hottest team in the league not named the Memphis Grizzlies? Which Eastern Conference team is in trouble between Washington, Chicago, and Toronto? Will all the California teams make the postseason and if not, is it possible the Steph-less defending champion Warriors will be on the outside looking in? Riche and Adam also discuss the horrible award names, rubbing it in during big wins, the holiday tradition that is the Anthony Davis injury, and much more! So suit up and take it out in episode 261 with the NBA-Team!
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
The more things change, the more they stay the same… until it changes again. The NBA, as we enter the month of December, still has had its share of surprise teams, but Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, PTBN’s NBA-Team, are back to discuss the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns (two top teams last season) settling back at one. Can anyone slow down the Celtics’ record-setting offense? Are the pretenders finally creeping their uglier sides in Utah and Oklahoma City? Is Zion FINALLY dominating games? Is Adam sick of doubleheaders in the league? Why did Jerami Grant 28 free throws in one game? All this and a ton more! So suit up and take it out in Episode 260 with the NBA-Team!
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Adam Murray is back from overseas scouting international talent (at least that’s what he TOLD co-host Andrew Riche) and he has some catching up to do in the NBA circles. In this episode, Riche and Adam discuss the not-so-exclusive 30 PPG Club, how two former teammates (De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton) are the toast of their own towns in Sacramento and Indiana, and the Warriors’ continuous struggles. Oh, and Joel Embiid had a good game against Utah, if you haven’t heard. So suit up and take it out in Episode 259 with the NBA-Team!
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Adam is back on vacation (again....), so while he is overseas, Andrew and Adam go around the world and talk about some of the greatest international players from around the world. . . and oh yeah, the World Cup is starting next week, so listen as Andrew puts together his best November Madness bracket by...colors..or mascots...or whatever logic he has. Cheers.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
The NBA regular season is off to a tumultuous start on and off the court, so Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to do some damage control and go around the horn. Are the Nets post-Kyrie or the Lakers with Russ on the bench in defcon 5 mode yet or do we need to not press the panic button? Is it already down to Luka versus Giannis in the 2023 MVP race before Thanksgiving?! And whose windows of title opportunities seem to be closing sooner than many expected? So take it out in episode 257 with the NBA-Team!
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
The season is currently underway, so Adam decides now is a good time to take a week off and go to Canada...so what better subject to talk about then our fine neighbors to the north? kids from up there used to be tiny small school prospects (read: Steve Nash) now are becoming 5* prospects, staying in the country (sorry Oak Hill Academy), and becoming early lottery picks. So see what the fuss is all aboot, eh?
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Tip off is just around the corner. Andrew and Adam double back on the season previews to check in the the last minute trades/cuts/drama. They look back to make sure they're locked in to their predictions and lament some really bad basketball coming our way (we're looking at you Utah and San Antonio....) Enjoy!
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Our 2022-23 Season Previews come to an exciting conclusion with the 1%, the wealthy of the wealthiest. Odds are, on paper, right now, the champion will come from this elite group of Boston, Golden State, Milwaukee, and the LA Clippers. Also, Andrew reminds Adam who he voted for for his post-season awards choices and the duo make some individual predictions. Enjoy!
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Our 2022-23 Season Previews continue with group 1a. They're in the top group...but on paper, they're just below our season favourites. What we do know, is if you want to get to the finals you need to go through this tough group. This Week Andrew and Adam Preview Miami, Philadelphia, and Phoenix. Enjoy!
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Our Previews continue with the NBA's Upper Class - the group who are poised to play this year's spoilers. One final little trade, one favorable matchup, no injuries....just a little luck. This week Andrew and Adam preview Memphis, Denver, Minnesota, and Brooklyn. Enjoy!
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
The NBA is a harsh mistress. You have to spend A LOT of money - just to be a 6 seed AT BEST?! Whaaaaat?! In this episode, Andrew and Adam preview Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, and the LA Lakers. Enjoy !
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Episode 250! Andrew and Adam reflect on 250 episodes and continue with their upcoming season previews where you have teams who spent some significant capital to be this low on the list...and i mean we're talking best case scenario is the 9 seed?! Featured in this group are New York, Charlotte, New Orleans, Washington, Portland, and Toronto. Enjoy!